holds, held, holding
to hold on
phrasal verbE
To keep a firm grip on something
- 1Hold on to the railing when you go down the stairs.
- 2Make sure to hold on tight during the ride.
To hold on means to keep your hand or hands tightly around something so it doesn't fall or slip away. It's like when you grab onto a railing to make sure you don't fall down the stairs. It's important to hold on tight to stay safe.
Remember, when you hold on to something, try to use your whole hand and not just your fingers. This will give you a stronger grip and help you stay safe and secure.
on a windy hilltop
A Windy Adventure
Lisa
Wow, it's really windy up here!
Mary
Yeah, make sure to hold on to your hat!
Lisa
Good idea, I don't want it to fly away.
Mary
Exactly, it's a long way down if it does.
at a sports event
A Breezy Day Out
Jessica
Wow, the wind is really strong today!
Thomas
Yeah, make sure to hold on to your hat.
Jessica
Good idea, I don't want it flying away.
Thomas
Exactly, it's a perfect day for a game, though.
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Similar to "to hold on":
- 1grip
- 2clutch
